A plants fruit whose fruit is a round gourd.

Bitter Apple

A plants fruit whose fruit is a round gourd.

A fruiting branch of the genus Cyphomandra.

Fruit Branch

A fruiting branch of the genus Cyphomandra.

"Called the Indian fig. The opuntia is a fleshly and succulent plant, destitute of leaves, covered with clusters of spines, and consisting of flattened joints inserted upon each other." -Marshall

Prickly Pear Cactus

"Called the Indian fig. The opuntia is a fleshly and succulent plant, destitute of leaves, covered with…

An illustration of a Doyenne Gray pear and Early Richmond cherries.

Variety of Fruit

An illustration of a Doyenne Gray pear and Early Richmond cherries.

On the 1st of May the Indian Queen crossed the river in a canoe. She presented De Soto with skins, shawls, and a pearl necklace with knowledge of where to find more pears. This generosity did not save her from being taken prisoner.

De Soto and the Indian Queen

On the 1st of May the Indian Queen crossed the river in a canoe. She presented De Soto with skins, shawls,…

The pear is a fruit tree of the Rosacea family.

Pear

The pear is a fruit tree of the Rosacea family.

A fruit tree belonging to the same genus as the apple, and cultivated extensively for its fruit. It is native to Eurasia, where it may be found in many regions still growing wild, either in the form of a shrub or a tree.

Pear

A fruit tree belonging to the same genus as the apple, and cultivated extensively for its fruit. It…

An illustration of a pear.

Pear

An illustration of a pear.

A curved iron bar is used to train trees into such a shape. A pear tree arbor is used for covering a portion or the whole of a garden.

Pear Tree Arbor

A curved iron bar is used to train trees into such a shape. A pear tree arbor is used for covering a…

Fan training of pears is better adapted for walls that are much higher than those usually surrounding gardens. Once established, fan trained trees bear fruit of good quality.

Fan Training of Pear Trees

Fan training of pears is better adapted for walls that are much higher than those usually surrounding…

The autumn bergamot pear is small and roundish. The skin is brownish green on the shady side and reddish brown next to the sun. The flesh is juicy and richly flavored.

Autumn Bergamot Pear

The autumn bergamot pear is small and roundish. The skin is brownish green on the shady side and reddish…

The beurre bosc pear has medium sized fruit The skin is yellow covered all over with orange russet. The fruit has a melting, buttery, very rich flavor.

Beurre Bosc Pear

The beurre bosc pear has medium sized fruit The skin is yellow covered all over with orange russet.…

Beurre sterckmans pears are medium sized with yellow russet skin. The flavor is very juicy, melting, and rich.

Beurre Sterckmans Pear

Beurre sterckmans pears are medium sized with yellow russet skin. The flavor is very juicy, melting,…

The Easter Beurre pear is large with dull green skin. The fruit has a buttery and juicy flavor and is finely perfurmed.

Easter Beurre Pear

The Easter Beurre pear is large with dull green skin. The fruit has a buttery and juicy flavor and is…

This flowering branch of pear shows to corymbs of flowers. A large portion of flowers fall off at an early stage of growth.

Flowering Branch of Pear

This flowering branch of pear shows to corymbs of flowers. A large portion of flowers fall off at an…

Shown is the system or mode of bearing the fruit of a pear tree.

Fruiting Branchlet of Pear

Shown is the system or mode of bearing the fruit of a pear tree.

Illustration of a cross section of a Jalousie de Fontenay Vendee pear.

Jalousie de Fontenay Vendee Pear

Illustration of a cross section of a Jalousie de Fontenay Vendee pear.

The passe crassane pear is medium sized with greenish yellow skin with brown dots. The flesh is somewhat gritty, half melting, and finely perfurmed.

Passe Crassane Pear

The passe crassane pear is medium sized with greenish yellow skin with brown dots. The flesh is somewhat…

Illustration of a Portugal quince pear.

Portugal Quince Pear

Illustration of a Portugal quince pear.

An illustration of the cross section of a Portugal quince pear.

Cross section of a Portugal Quince Pear

An illustration of the cross section of a Portugal quince pear.

Uvedale's St. Germain pears are very large with dark green skin. These pears can sometimes weigh over two pounds.

Uvedale's St. Germain Pear

Uvedale's St. Germain pears are very large with dark green skin. These pears can sometimes weigh over…

Illustration of a cross section of a Washington pear.

Washington Pear

Illustration of a cross section of a Washington pear.

An illustration of a Washington pear.

Washington Pear

An illustration of a Washington pear.

Williams' bon chretien pears are large with pale yellow skin. The flesh has a tender, melting delicious flavor. It is a great dessert pear.

Williams' Bon Chretien Pear

Williams' bon chretien pears are large with pale yellow skin. The flesh has a tender, melting delicious…

Four pears.

Four Pears

Four pears.

Six pears.

Six Pears

Six pears.

Three pears.

Three Pears

Three pears.

Two pears.

Two Pears

Two pears.

Illustration of a variety of pears. including:1. Imperial Gage2. Jalousie de Fontenay Vendee3. Breda.

Variety of pears

Illustration of a variety of pears. including: 1. Imperial Gage 2. Jalousie de Fontenay Vendee 3. Breda.

A X-section of a pome.

Pome

A X-section of a pome.

A pome is a well-known fruit of the apple, pear and quince. It comes from a compound pistil with a coherent calyx-tube.

Pome

A pome is a well-known fruit of the apple, pear and quince. It comes from a compound pistil with a coherent…